Sous Chef - Thai Cuisine

About the role

Park Hyatt Dubai is looking for a Sous Chef for its Thai cuisine station. The role supports the overall leadership and management of the kitchen while ensuring the consistent preparation and presentation of authentic and contemporary Thai dishes. It covers daily culinary operations, quality and food safety standards, team performance and the delivery of exceptional dining experiences in line with luxury hospitality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Executive Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations and service execution.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of Thai dishes, keeping flavour, quality, portioning and presentation consistent.
• Ensure menus, seasonal promotions, specialty dishes and culinary events are executed successfully.
• Monitor food quality and conduct regular checks against culinary standards and guest expectations.
• Manage and coordinate kitchen colleagues during service, ensuring efficient workflow and timely dish delivery.
• Train, mentor and develop Chef de Parties, Demi Chefs de Partie, Commis Chefs and kitchen attendants.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership on menu development, recipe standardization, product sourcing and continuous improvement.
• Monitor inventory, purchasing, stock rotation and product quality; drive food cost control through forecasting, portion control, yield management and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety regulations, sanitation standards, allergen management and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Work with restaurant management and service teams on special requests and dietary requirements, and maintain cleanliness and food storage standards.
• Assist in workforce planning, scheduling, performance management and succession development, and step in for senior culinary leadership when needed.

Required profile

• Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts or a related culinary discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years of culinary experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role specializing in Thai cuisine within a luxury hospitality or reputable restaurant setting.
• Proven experience in kitchen supervision, team development, food quality management and high-volume service.
• Strong knowledge of authentic Thai cuisine, including curries, soups, stir-fries, regional specialties, sauces, herbs, spices and traditional techniques.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication and coaching skills, able to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Required skills

• Food cost control, inventory management and purchasing processes
• HACCP and food safety standards
• Thai cuisine techniques